Ash Gourd - Mango Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this mixed curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/4 kg Ash gourd — cut into thin slices, kumbalanga
- 2 nos Raw mango — cut into cubes
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves, a few
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Coconut oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing ash gourd - mango curry, first boil water in a vessel and add ash gourd and mango pieces.
Step 2
Add little salt, chilly powder and turmeric powder.
Step 3
Cook them well.
Step 4
Grind together coconut and cumin seeds.
Step 5
Add the ground coconut paste when the vegetables are done.
Step 6
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil, let the mustard seeds crackle, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 7
When the coconut mixture starts to boil, pour the mustard seeds with oil in it.
Step 8
Nadan ash gourd - mango curry is ready.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
Cook this in the app
Step-by-step cooking mode, grocery list, and meal planning — free on Mageiro.
More recipes you might like
Main Course
Ari Pappadam - Vishu Special
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for ...
Main Course
Avial - Traditional Recipe
A medley of vegetables cut into long batons, simmered until just tender, and bound with a rough-ground coconut paste ...
Snacks
Aval Nanachathu
A favourite tea-time snack from Kerala kitchens — quick to make, satisfying to eat, and always better shared with a c...
Payasam
Aval Payasam | Poha Kheer
This mixed, also known as Poha Kheer, is a cherished dessert in Indian households.